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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.69, 1,048.75 and 422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.69, 1,048.75 and 422.12 is: 632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.69 : 1,048.75 = 422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.69/1,048.75 = 422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.69x = 1,048.75 × 422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.69x = 442,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,696.39/699.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.70

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